Other News
Average value of prime London property sold drops sharply year-on-year
Whilst properties are transacting, they are doing so at the lower tiers of the market, says estate agent
News
Compliance
Five agents expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme
Agents in Nottingham, Devon, Essex and London have been banned from the Ombudsman scheme
Agency
Estate agency set to close after firm applies to convert main office into residential use
The proposals seek a change of use to a short-term let, planning application shows
Politics
What impact is President Trump having on the UK property market?
We have become more accustomed to economic shocks and the impact they have on the housing market
Agency
Last chance to have your say in ‘The Voice of the Agent’ survey
Final Call: Just days left to share your views
Charity
WiEA community walk to raise £70,000 in memory of Sarah Edmundson
Sarah Edmundson held several senior roles across the sector at Fine & Country, the Guild of Property Professionals, Boomin, and as CEO of estate agency charity Agents Together
Finance
Government’s £39bn housing pledge could unlock 500,000 new affordable homes – JLL
This is the largest government commitment we have seen in half a century
Compliance
Are EPCs destined to fail?
Energy Performance Certificates have been mandatory since 2007 but are not having the desired effect on the push for energy efficient homes
Events
One-day event aims to help landlords prepare for regulatory changes
From the Renters’ Rights Bill to Making Tax Digital and the Rent For Good initiative, the PRS is facing a transformative period
Charity
Fine & Country Norfolk and Suffolk donate £42,000 to The Benjamin Foundation
Fine & Country Norfolk and Suffolk says its involvement with The Fine & Country Foundation continues to be a core value of the business
Agency
How much is your agency worth?
New online tool aims to helps agents instantly estimate their business value
Politics
Landlords call on government to pause the ADS
Property investor confidence has been undermined and continues to be eroded
Other News
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
The stamp duty cliff edge in April cooled demand and sellers have realised just how much of a buyers’ market it is
Finance
Will interest rates be cut this week?
The Bank of England’s next meeting to determine interest rates will take place on Thursday; Mortgage rates steady ahead of Monetary Policy Committee's decision
Other News
Unusual feature adds slippiness to sale
A quick way down is on offer in this multi-million pound home
Agency
Student letting agency expands with a new office
For the office’s opening day, the team launched a ‘Spin the Wheel’ competition in which students had the chance to win 10% off their rent
Politics
UK property asking prices fall amid supply surge
A decade-high level of homes for sale and the recent stamp duty increases in England have had a delayed impact on new sellers’ pricing
Lettings
Demand in the rental sector cools
Significantly fewer tenants registering in lettings branches, new figures reveal
Charity
The Fine & Country Foundation names new ambassadors
Estate agents step up to champion fundraising and awareness for homelessness charities regionally
Events
Propertymark One attracts 2,000 visitors
Industry networking event remains popular with property professionals